Beauty & Fashion

DIY: Make Your Own Deodorant!

Are you passionate about what you put on your skin? Deodorant is one of the beauty/personal care products that frequently contains toxic ingredients, so it’s important to really make a careful decision about which brand you use!

Whether you make your own deodorant or buy it, most people have a trial and error period while they figure out what works best for their budget and body. Looking for some natural options to check out? Kiwi Magazine did a story a few years back outlining its top picks:

“Melt beeswax in a glass jar standing in hot water, add the cocoa butter, and when it has melted, add the oils. Stir to mix thoroughly, then pour into a clean, discarded deodorant stick case and leave to cool and set.”

We also love Wellness Mama’s deodorant bar recipe. Just look at this amazing photo:

“This recipe can be adjusted to make any quantity that you’d like by increasing the amount of ingredients used. This batch made enough deodorant for my husband and I for about 2-3 months. You could also cut the recipe in half if you want to make a smaller amount.”

Would you ever try making your own deodorant? What scent would you choose? Do you try to buy natural beauty products? Let us know in the comments below! And if you’re not so into DIY-ing beauty products but want to try something someone experienced has made, check out all of the amazing handmade deodorants on Etsy!

I have been making my own deodorant for years now! (It’s the only thing that works for me.) However I use this VERY simple recipe: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup arrowroot powder 1/4 cup baking soda (you can add essential oil for some sweet scent!)

It works miracles! It’s not a bar like regular deodorant but it’s the best deodorant I’ve ever used… and it’s not just me – my sister uses this too!